A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5698653 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29057185 epoch_slot_no: 372385 block_no: 5698476 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 2522 time: 2021-05-10 05:11:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x442c162e95a4cb79fd8511f97adc8e78f798d163bd2a60d855ec31fbff5e0613Block Operator
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